Captain John Smith Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hampton, Virginia 23669 · Hampton City Public Schools
#892 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#16083 of 50,301 nationally
About Captain John Smith Elementary
Captain John Smith Elementary is a public elementary located in Hampton, in the Hampton City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 374 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 892nd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 374.
There are 31 schools in Hampton; Captain John Smith Elementary ranks 22nd of 29 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Captain John Smith Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Captain John Smith Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benjamin Syms Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students · 1.1 km away
Mary T. Christian Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 1.1 km away
Kecoughtan High
Hampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,553 students · 1.1 km away
Phoebus High
Hampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students · 1.4 km away
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students · 1.5 km away
Barron Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 1.6 km away
Albert W. Patrick III Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 1.8 km away
Phillips Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 1.8 km away
Jane H. Bryan Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students · 2.2 km away
Moton Early Childhood Center
Hampton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
226 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
West Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Bessie Weller Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Kenbridge Elementary
Kenbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Eastern Montgomery Elementary
Elliston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Glenvar Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Captain John Smith Elementary a good school?
Captain John Smith Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 63.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #892 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Captain John Smith Elementary rank in Virginia?
Captain John Smith Elementary ranks #892 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #16083 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Captain John Smith Elementary?
Captain John Smith Elementary had 374 students in 2025.
Is Captain John Smith Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Captain John Smith Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Captain John Smith Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Captain John Smith Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.